A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6497856 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 45271852 epoch_slot_no: 171052 block_no: 6497679 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 15010 time: 2021-11-13 21:15:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f7afc9cac67470811a2bb3370d9280adafd6c61b5d4151f57a0033ee01f344dBlock Operator
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